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Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent QuartzvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Jazzmaster Gent Quartz
HamiltonJazzmaster Gent Quartz
MSRP $745
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Gent Quartz40mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Gent Quartz40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Gent Quartz50m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Gent Quartz$745
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.2mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
F06.111
Miyota 9075
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$745
$935

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent Quartz for its dressier, unique aesthetic, with specific admiration for the dark, iridescent dial and the machine-work on the minute markers. The 40mm size is considered suitable for smaller wrists, though lug-to-lug measurements are debated. Some owners find the open-heart dial busy and difficult to read due to silver lines resembling hands, and the skeleton version is also noted for excessive branding. The H-20-S movement in the skeleton model is thought to have a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners appreciate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent Quartz for its distinctive mid-century modern design and detailed finishing.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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